Gatland plays down feud talk in Crown build-up

WARREN GATLAND is determined his own personal duel with Irish rival Eddie O’Sullivan does not overshadow Wales’ Triple Crown challenge at Croke Park on Saturday.

The Kiwi was axed as Ireland coach seven years ago and replaced by O’Sullivan, the man he originally appointed as his assistant.

Gatland went on to win three Premiership titles and the Heineken Cup with Wasps and lead Waikato to the New Zealand championship.